Victorian Seniors Festival 2025

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to enjoy the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs for the month of October.

This year’s theme, Connect, Create, Celebrate, invites older Victorians to come together, to discover new interests and celebrate at the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Council is supporting Castlemaine Community House to deliver a series of events throughout October to celebrate seniors month.

To view the full program and to reserve your spot on an event, visit the Castlemaine Community House Seniors Festival page.

For more information about this state wide festival, visit the Victorian Government Seniors Festival webpage.

Upcoming events

Seniors Festival - Botanic Gardens Tour

Thursday, 02 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A walking tour of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens led by one of the horticulturalists.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Seniors Festival - Community lunch and Mini Expo

Tuesday, 07 October 2025 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Seniors eat for free at our community lunch. Come and enjoy a vegetarian two course meal and browse the many services, programs, community organisations and social groups on offer.

Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

The Swinging Sixties - Live concert with Wendy Stapleton

Thursday, 09 October 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

One of Australia’s favourite ladies, Wendy Stapleton has a brand new show featuring all her favourite songs from the great female artists of the Swinging Sixties. This is a free event for seniors!

Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Seniors Festival - Genealogy

Friday, 17 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Donna from Goldfield Libraries explains researching your family tree, and how the library can help you.

Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine 3450

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Seniors Festival - Castlemaine Pride Rainbow Bird Walk

Saturday, 18 October 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Connect with nature and other queer folks on our bird watching wander along the Campbell's Creek trail.

Lewis Drive, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Seniors Festival - Bendigo RSL live entertainment and lunch

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM

Live music and lunch at the Bendigo RSL for veterans and their families. Transport and lunch included.

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Seniors Festival - Mobility devices and accessibility workshop

Monday, 27 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Learn about buying, operating and maintaining mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters.

Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Seniors Festival - Waaman Cultural Tour

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Join Uncle Rick and explore local sites, share stories, and celebrate the culture of the Jaara people.

Visitor Information Centre, Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Seniors Festival - Murnong Mummas farm tour and bush tucker workshop

Friday, 31 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for a tour of the Murnong Mummas farm in Harcourt, and participate in a bushtucker workshop.

30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Seniors Festival - Older Adults Matter Too

Friday, 31 October 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Facilitated by Jeremy Forbes from HALT, along with guest speakers, learn about the challenges of ageing and how this time in life can affect our mental health.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops